Believe it or not Aspen is busier in the summer than in the winter! Accommodations, restaurants and activities book up months in advance. To ensure you can enjoy everything you are looking forward to during your trip to Aspen, we recommend booking lodging and activities immediately.

Restaurants take reservations 30 days prior to arrival, and many fill up within hours of releasing time slots. Many restaurants book directly from their website or from opentable.com.

Do not hesitate to contact the Kalos Aspen Retreats team for complimentary booking assistance!

Fly

There are several airports that serve Aspen, Colorado with many direct flights every day from Denver, Dallas, Houston and Chicago.

Aspen Airport - 15 minutes

Eagle Airpor t - 1.5 hours

Grand Junction Airport - 2 hours

Denver - 4 hours

Drive

Driving from Denver can be a beautiful way to see more of Colorado on your visit! We recommend taking Independence Pass for the most scenic drive.

For less adventurous drivers, I-70 takes you from Denver to Glenwood Springs where you will follow Highway 82 to Aspen.

Public Transportation

Uber and Lyft are not available in Aspen at this time. However you can book a taxi from the airport or for other transport needs.

Aspen Luxury Limo (Suburban Transportation) 970.925.2266

High Mountain Taxi 970.925.8294

During your Stay

Aspen is a walkable city, if you are staying in Downtown Aspen you will not need a car! However, if you prefer to rent a car for site seeing, the major car rental companies are available out of Aspen Airport.

Reception

The reception site at 900 Waters Ave. is approximately a 5 minute walk for the base of Aspen Mountain.

Aspen is located at 7,908 feet above sea level giving us a high alpine climate with low humidity & year-round sunshine. We receive almost 300 days of sunshine a year!

Hydrate, hydrate, and hydrate! Water is the number one way to help your body adjust to our high and dry air. Did you know that altitude accelerates dehydration? You need to drink twice the amount of water here as you would at home.

Monitor your alcohol intake. Alcohol actually slows down the body’s adjustment to elevation. Monitor your alcohol consumption over your first few days. You will feel its effects faster than usual, so be aware and make sure to drink water as well.

Give your body time to adjust. Although you might think you’re ready to take on that hike you’ve been looking forward to all year, it’s important to avoid strenuous exercise during the first day of your trip. Don’t forget, there is plenty to see and do at lower altitudes including downtown Aspen.

Prepare for the sun. The risk of sunburn is increased at high altitude. No matter what the season, always make sure to pack sunscreen, a hat, lip balm and sunglasses. If you happen to forget one of the high altitude essentials, these items are always readily available for purchase at Carl's Pharmacy located in downtown Aspen.

For relief delivered to your door check out Oxygen Now - the only locally physician run business which delivers oxygen to your door and has a portable pharmacy for altitude symptoms. https://oxygennowaspen.com/

Weather

The average high temperature sustains at 67.3°F, resulting in pleasant days and mild nights. With an average nighttime temperature of 38.8°F. It is not uncommon to have a 30 degree swing in temps from day to night so make sure to bring a warm layer for our cooler evenings.

When dressing in Aspen, opt for a "mountain casual" style, meaning comfortable clothes with a touch of sophistication, including layers for changing weather, with key items like stylish sweaters, jeans, nice sneakers or sandals, a lightweight waterproof jacket and a warm layer for cool evenings; generally, leave formal attire at home as the dress code leans towards laid-back even for evenings out.

For the Celebration of Life, dress code is casual. We invite guests to honor Louise's vibrant spirit by wearing bright colors, especially purple, her favorite color.

Occasionally, you may see a bear or moose during your time in Aspen. While this may be an exciting event, the wildlife in Aspen can be dangerous if provoked! It is easy to keep yourself safe and enjoy wildlife viewing from afar by following these below safety tips:

BEARS

• Keep your distance. If you find yourself near a bear, especially between a mother and her cubs, back away slowly, shout in a deep voice, and try to make yourself appear large.

• Never turn your back on a bear.

• Keep your pup on a leash. Bears don't like to play with dogs.

• Never intentionally feed a bear! Once bears find an easily accessible food source, they don't forget, and they'll come back for more.

• Do not leave food in your car – bears are known to break windows to get to food, they also know how to open car doors. While Aspen is not known for theft, it’s a good idea to lock your car doors to prevent bear damage.

• Bears don't want their pictures taken.

• Please don’t take selfies with bears or ever chase bears to get a photo or video this often puts the animals into a state of distress, and they may then act aggressively towards humans.

MOOSE

• Moose do not fear humans as much as most other wild animals. If you find yourself in the vicinity of a moose, back away slowly and treat it with respect.

• Moose view dogs as coyotes, which are a threat, and they will attack. Always keep your dog on a leash in common moose territory.

• Never walk between a cow and a calf.

• Never approach a moose, walk the other direction and take the long way around.

• A moose may display warning signs before they become aggressive such as raising the hair on their neck, laid back ears, and licking of the snout.

• If a moose feels threatened, they will attack, they will often bluff charge first, but if they do make contact they will kick with their hooves and trample you.

• If a moose displays aggressive behavior or begins to charge, run as fast as you can and try to put a large object, such as a boulder, car, or tree, between you.